The most prevalent strain of influenza spreading among pigs in China has sparked concern among scientists, who say it has certain properties that give it pandemic potential. Chief among them: The virus has infected humans. So far it isn’t known to spread from person to person, but the worry is that with further mutations, it could start to do so. Populations still battling the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which also emerged in China and is believed to have originated in animals, could be vulnerable a
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-03/the-swine-flu-virus-in-china-that-has-people-worried-quicktake
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What’s At Risk: An 18-Month View of a Post-COVID World
The World Economic Forum surveyed 347 risk analysts to uncover the biggest post-pandemic threats—no area from the economy to the environment is untouched.
— Read on www.visualcapitalist.com/whats-at-risk-an-18-month-view-of-a-post-covid-world/
Coronavirus Pandemic: Brazil Faces Worst-Case Scenario – Bloomberg
Overflowing hospitals. Widespread corruption. And a chloroquine-obsessed populist in charge.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-06-24/coronavirus-pandemic-brazil-faces-worst-case-scenario
Coronavirus: Mapping Covid-19 Confirmed Cases and Deaths Globally
Here’s where the coronavirus outbreak stands globally.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-coronavirus-cases-world-map/
Fearing second COVID-19 wave, Europe aims to train ‘army’ of medics – Reuters
Europeans are enjoying the gradual easing of coronavirus lockdown measures, but in hospitals they are already preparing for the next wave of infections.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-eu-medics/fearing-second-covid-19-wave-europe-aims-to-train-army-of-medics-idUSKBN23T0OZ
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases – BNN Bloomberg
WHO reports largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases – BNN Bloomberg
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Coronavirus cases surge in U.S., Brazil and rise in Germany
There has been a surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. and Brazil, and further outbreaks in Germany — where the reproduction rate of the disease has risen substantially.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2020/06/22/coronavirus-cases-surge-in-us-brazil-and-rise-in-germany.html
Coronavirus live updates: South Korea sees ‘second wave;’ WHO reports record spike in global cases
The coronavirus has infected more than 8.97 million people around the world as of Monday, killing at least 468,589 people.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2020/06/22/coronavirus-live-updates.html
When Will Life Return to Normal From COVID-19?
COVID-19 has caused a massive shake-up of our daily lives. Here, 511 epidemiologists offer their insights on when they might resume 20 common activities.
— Read on www.visualcapitalist.com/life-return-to-normal-covid-19/
Second U.S. virus wave emerges as cases top two million – BNN Bloomberg
Second U.S. virus wave emerges as cases top two million – BNN Bloomberg
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